The Case of the Crooked Candle by Erle Stanley Gardner

The Case of the Crooked Candle

Perry Mason #24

Erle Stanley Gardner

220 pages first pub 1944 (editions)

fiction crime mystery lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced
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An insurance claim after a traffic accident alerts Perry Mason to the possibility of double-dealing concerning a parcel of land. He negotiates a very large settlement for his client, but then a wealthy businessman is found dead on his yacht and Pe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
funny 50%
lighthearted 50%
relaxing 50%
adventurous 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.48

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